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In-person events in the relationship-based produce business help keep conversations and creativity flowing among professionals who work throughout the industry, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Learn from ZAG Technical Services data expert Thuan Ngo how getting a better handle on the data you already have is key before diving into AI — making smart buying, selling, marketing, investment decisions.

Healthy Family Project’s 21st Publix Produce for Kids campaign helps secure 775,000 meals for families in Publix communities.

“Despite a late start to the harvest season due to unusually warm weather, producers expect a solid crop later in the year,” the report said.

Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.

Anderson, who has served as executive vice president of GGNA since 2017, has been part of the GLOBALG.A.P. team since 2014.

To take advantage of the bounty of produce available in July, dietitians from The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., created a bevy of free virtual classes to give shoppers related buying and cooking tips.

With its induction, Chiquita anticipates the planned implementation of the SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0 across its farms.

Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak is collaborating with Minecraft and Kellogg’s to create a mini-meal snacking solution.

Summer Citrus from South Africa has started its shipping season with high-quality arrivals in the U.S., the group says.